They took everything away from him. His reputation as an honorable gentleman. His hope for peace. His faith in love.

Nevertheless, there is one thing that nobody can take from the merciless Marcus St. John, Earl of Grandover - his desire to take revenge on the men who wish for his demise. He is so very close to identifying the mysterious mastermind who is pulling the strings in the background.

But then he stumbles into a cleverly designed trap, where he is suddenly forced to marry a woman who is clearly an instrument of his enemy. 

The longer the ruthless earl has to watch this foe in his own house, the greater his doubts become about the role she is playing. She is smart and beautiful, and somehow, she touches his innermost being in a way that had long since been forgotten. Is it possible that she has completely clouded his mind and confused his heart?

Just when he starts to believe that he can see through her clever little game, the cards are shuffled anew....

Mysterious - emotional - magical. A classical historical romance novel by Audrey Ash-wood that takes place in the midst of the colorful Regency era. An ideal listen for anyone who loves sentimental but courageous heroines as well as confident and strong heroes.

Sweet regency romance novel. No cliff-hanger.